tiramisu

noun

tir·​a·​mi·​su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü How to pronounce tiramisu (audio)
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü How to pronounce tiramisu (audio)
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

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Add on focaccia with ricotta and honey ($10) or tiramisu ($25). Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 This no-bake dessert tastes like a combination of tiramisu and lemon cheesecake. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 Under Paine, Emilia’s drew praise for its breakfast items, pastas, tiramisu and pizzas in the hotel’s Circle Bar. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 Weekend menus include shrimp and grits, strawberry tiramisu waffes and a giant s’more cinnamon roll. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiramisu

Word History

Etymology

Italian tiramisù, from tirami su!, literally, pull me up!

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiramisu was in 1982

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“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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